The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy inspires, sustains, and improves leadership in law and public policy at the state and local level.
The Center is housed at Boston College Law School, serves all eight Massachusetts law schools, and acts as a convener, educator, and bridge between the legal academy and the broader public policy community.
Our core mission is to galvanize policy dialogue, support future public service leaders, and strengthen the pipeline into government and public interest careers.
Get Involved
Our summer fellowship program offers a paid internship to students from eight Massachusetts law schools to be part of a collective effort to achieve public good. Additionally, the Center offers events throughout the academic year and a senior scholars program.
Become a Fellow
Apply for our summer fellowship program, open to law students at eight Massachusetts law schools.
Attend an Event
Join us for an upcoming event featuring thought leaders and policy makers.
Meet Our Scholars
Learn about our Senior Fellows and Visiting Professors.
Our Advisory Board
The Rappaport Center Advisory Board advises program leadership on key policies and initiatives. Its members are leading public officials, scholars, and members of the bar. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, an alumna of the Rappaport Fellowship and a current Advisory Board member, regularly welcomes each new cohort of Fellows to her office, continuing to inspire emerging public policy leaders.
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
24+
Years of the Rappaport Center
300+
Past & Present Fellows
140+
Convenings since 2015
27
Distinguished Visiting Professors & Senior Fellows
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